San Diego is home to more than 60 Navy ships, submarines and support vessels, giving it the largest naval presence on the West Coast. The core of the fleet is composed of surface combat vessels, which outnumber those in the entire British Royal Navy. Here's a deep dive guide to some of the more than 60 ships homeported in San Diego, with links to stories about each class of vessel.

The Burke destroyers have emerged as the workhorses of the fleet, doing everything from escorting carriers and other ships to minesweeping and submarine hunting. The Burkes also are heavily stocked with Tomahawk land attack missiles.

Length: 509 feet

Crew: 305-380

Displacement: 8,315-9,200 tons

Speed: 30 knots

Armament: The mix can vary by ship, but typically includes Tomahawks, Standards, Evolved Sea Sparrow and ASROC anti-submarine missiles,plus one 5-inch gun, torpedoes and anti-ship guns.

Amphibious transport docks

Amphibious transport dock, San Antonio class

A new class of ship designed to carry Marines, vehicles and equipment. The ship’s interior exceeds 200,000 square feet, making it larger than the average Costco store. San Diego is likely to get a sixth ship of this class in a few years.